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Penn-Trafford Bus Policy
Student safety while riding school buses is a shared responsibility between students, parents, bus drivers, and school officials. Since riding a school bus is a privilege, students are required to follow rules. Failing to cooperate may result in parents having to provide transportation. Camera will be in operation on buses during the 2008-09 school year for safety purposes.

Reminder to all motorists: It is a violation for a vehicle to pass a school bus while the red lights are flashing! Here are some additional reminder for students in order to maintain safety:

• Ride only the bus to which you are assigned. Board and get off at your designated stop. In extreme emergencies, only the principal may authorize a change
• Wait quietly at the bus stop, off the road and away from traffic.
• Board buses in an orderly fashion and quickly select or proceed to your assigned seat. Bus seats are designed for three (3) students to a seat. Do not reserve seats for friends.
• Talk quietly so the driver is able to hear traffic sounds. Talking is not permitted when the bus is at a railroad crossing.
• Get permission before opening windows and keep hands, head, books, and other articles inside the bus.
• Stay seated at all times and stand only when the bus comes to a complete stop.
• Keep the aisles clear.
• Do not hit or push other students.
• Smoking is prohibited.
• Students should arrive at the bus stop at least 5 minutes before the scheduled arrival of the bus.
• Arrival times of the bus may vary according to weather and traffic conditions.
• Thank you for your cooperation!

Due to scheduling, buses will not wait for students!